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Hi all, I’m new to this site and looking for advice. I live in Scotland and love winter camping. However, trying to pursuance my girlfriend isn’t so easy so looking at getting a heater. I’ve got a Berghaus Air 4 so decent size to play with. I was trying to get hold of s Coleman SportCat but they’re nowhere to be found!!

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Hi all, I’m new to this site and looking for advice. I live in Scotland and love winter camping. However, trying to pursuance my girlfriend isn’t so easy so looking at getting a heater. I’ve got a Berghaus Air 4 so decent size to play with. I was trying to get hold of s Coleman SportCat but they’re nowhere to be found!!

Compliments to you on a nice family tent.............I like the idea of the Air Beams

I was in the same position as you a little while ago.....looking out for a tent heater and spent a lot of time researching the options.
There are a goodly few out there to choose from varying in performance/safety....... and price.

The tent you have has quite a large area to heat and to be honest I do not think the "Coleman Sportcat" will be enough for you.
I own and use the Sportcat and it is ok to take the chill off inside a small 3 man tent......just!
So I would think twice about that one and save your money

I opted for the "Mr Heater Portable" as most of my camping is in the woods rather than on managed sites.......so its size/weight and performance suits my personal needs.

Have you given this type of thing some thought.........it will deliver a useful controllable heat.........and........make you toast
Held in place with a couple of good tent pegs it may do the job better for you......given the size of your tent.

The tent you have is well ventilated and fire retardent........but without stating the obvious.....care is needed with the use of ANY gas heater in a tent

Good luck with your search.........be sure to let us know how you get on

Edit to add:

There are a few on eBay second hand in reasonable condition.
If you have to add new hoses........regulators and maybe pay for a service you may as well buy new and have peace of mind as its being used in a tent primarily.

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